Description
In a chilling dystopian future, the world is ruled by sinister Overlords who have orchestrated a catastrophic event that makes all adults vanish and all children disappear past their fourteenth birthday. Those who remain are kept in oppressive dormitories, their bodies harvested for monstrous creations upon reaching their 'Sad Birthday.' A band of resourceful teenagers, living in hiding and led by the enigmatic Shade, embark on a perilous rebellion to overthrow their oppressors and reclaim their future. This gripping tale explores themes of survival, humanity, and the fight for freedom against overwhelming odds.
Available Editions
paperback
HarperCollins Children's
Published Jan 1, 2007
11 pages
ISBN: 9780007174980
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Details
First Published
1997
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Shade's Children by Garth Nix.